WHEREAS, by letter dated February 8, 1999, Mr. Thomas B. Shearin resigned as Treasurer of Florence County effective March 8, 1999; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned hereby accepts Mr. Shearin’s resignation and is authorized to appoint a County Treasurer in the event of a vacancy pursuant to Code of Laws of South Carolina (1976), as amended, Section 1-3-220(2) (Supp. 1998); and

WHEREAS, Albert Moore, 632 N. Myrtle Beach Highway, Johnsonville, SC 29555 is a fit and proper person to serve as the Florence County Treasurer.

NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of this State, I hereby direct that Mr. Albert Moore shall be appointed as Treasurer for Florence County effective immediately, and shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified as provided by law.